The Town of Antigonish is set to get an extra two kilometres of multi-use pathways and active transportation bridges.
The project, announced by the provincial government on Thursday, will connect the town of Antigonish to the Nova Scotia Blue Route cycling network.
All three levels of government are chipping in for the project… the province investing more than $1.3 million… the feds putting up more than $1.6 million… and the Town of Antigonish contributing another $1 million
“This new active transportation investment will help the province achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and make clean transportation options the easy and healthy choice for residents,” said Randy Delorey, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and MLA for Antigonish, on behalf of Energy and Mines Minister Chuck Porter.
The work will include:
- West Street connecting Highway 104 and James Street to St. Ninian Street with an asphalt multi-use pathway and raised two-way bicycle lane.
- St. Ninian Street connecting West Street to Church Street with a multi-use pathway.
- Columbus Field connecting Church Street to St. Andrews Street with a multi-use pathway and an active transportation bridge.
- Main Street connecting St. Andrews Street to Adam Street with a multi-use pathway and an active transportation bridge connected with existing active transportation infrastructure.
Construction is expected to start next May and wrap up by November of 2024.
